Meet the Cast of Scandal Then and Now

Meet the Cast of Scandal Then and Now

Kerry Washington (Olivia Pope)

Kerry Washington (Olivia Pope)

Bronx, NY native Kerry Washington has made a name for herself in the last ten years or so by landing roles in Oscar-winning films. But did you know that Kerry’s been in several other fan favorite TV series? Sure, we all know her from her role a ...

Bronx, NY native Kerry Washington has made a name for herself in the last ten years or so by landing roles in Oscar-winning films. But did you know that Kerry’s been in several other fan favorite TV series? Sure, we all know her from her role as single mom Chenile in Save the Last Dance, but in 2005, Kerry joined the cast of Boston Legal where she played the role of Chelina Hall, an attorney seeking justice for inmates on death row.

Tony Goldwyn (President Fitzgerald “Fitz” Grant)

Tony Goldwyn (President Fitzgerald “Fitz” Grant)

Cali-born Tony Goldwyn isn’t well known for his roles on TV aside from being the lovelorn President Fitz on Scandal. While the actor did have a short s ...

Cali-born Tony Goldwyn isn’t well known for his roles on TV aside from being the lovelorn President Fitz on Scandal. While the actor did have a short stint on TV’s Law & Order: Criminal Intent, he’s probably most recognized for his portrayal as lusty (always wanting a woman he can’t have) Carl Bruner in the 1990 Oscar-nominated film, Ghost, alongside Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, and the late Patrick Swayze.

Bellamy Young (Mellie Grant)

Bellamy Young (Mellie Grant)

Southern belle Bellamy Young is no stranger to the world of TV. Before playing the ball-busting, co-conspirating wife of Prez Grant, the actress graced the small tube as recurring Dr. Miller on the hit comedy

Southern belle Bellamy Young is no stranger to the world of TV. Before playing the ball-busting, co-conspirating wife of Prez Grant, the actress graced the small tube as recurring Dr. Miller on the hit comedy Scrubs, Beth Clemmons on Criminal Minds. Oh, and we can’t forget her role as Lucifer on Supernatural! We’re pretty certain it helped her prepare for her role as Mellie on Scandal… we’re only kidding, sorta.

Jeff Perry (Cyrus Beene)

Jeff Perry (Cyrus Beene)

Jeff Perry is essentially a TV legend, with his numerous appearances across several celebrated television shows. Though loathe (yet secretly adore) him as the sinister White House admin who works to keep Fitz on top with the Malcolm X “By Any ...

Jeff Perry is essentially a TV legend, with his numerous appearances across several celebrated television shows. Though loathe (yet secretly adore) him as the sinister White House admin who works to keep Fitz on top with the Malcolm X “By Any Means Necessary” credo, younger fans may also know him from his recurring role on My So-Called Life, Grey’s Anatomy and while older fans know him as “Deadhead” Inspector Harvey Leek of Nash Bridges

Columbus Short (Harrison)

Columbus Short (Harrison)

We know, Columbus Short’s smile is so dazzling, that at times we forget that we’re tuning in to a drama show. But all jokes aside, much like Kerry, Columbus is an accomplished actor as well. With several film credits under his belt (

We know, Columbus Short’s smile is so dazzling, that at times we forget that we’re tuning in to a drama show. But all jokes aside, much like Kerry, Columbus is an accomplished actor as well. With several film credits under his belt (This Christmas, Cadillac Records), we didn’t even know that the Kansas City native had a recurring role on the short-lived comedy Studio 60 in the Sunset Strip.

Katie Lowes (Quinn Perkins)

Katie Lowes (Quinn Perkins)

Queens native Katie Lowes isn’t new to the TV scene, as she’s been featured in several favorite scripted shows like Royal Pains and

Queens native Katie Lowes isn’t new to the TV scene, as she’s been featured in several favorite scripted shows like Royal Pains and Private Practice. But before her true breakout role in Scandal, she did have a role on the short-lived dramedy, Easy Money.

Darby Stanchfield (Abby Whelan)

Darby Stanchfield (Abby Whelan)

Before playing the role of Abby, the sassy redhead, Darby Stanchfield has had her hands in other pretty amazing drama shows! Aside from playing Nathan Fillion’s spendthrift ex-wife on

Before playing the role of Abby, the sassy redhead, Darby Stanchfield has had her hands in other pretty amazing drama shows! Aside from playing Nathan Fillion’s spendthrift ex-wife on Castle, the Alaskan has also had recurring roles on AMC’s hit show Mad Men, and CBS’s NCIS. She’s also spent time on the daytime soap-opera circuit as a recurring character on General Hospital and became a part of the Sci-fi drama community through her work on the short-lived Jericho.

Joshua Malina (David Rosen)

Joshua Malina (David Rosen)

Joshua Malina is another TV vet, with countless TV series (and a web series) under his belt. Aside from playing US Attorney David Rosen on Scandal, this actor ...

Joshua Malina is another TV vet, with countless TV series (and a web series) under his belt. Aside from playing US Attorney David Rosen on Scandal, this actor’s got quite a few other political hits in his resume which includes the phenomenal show The West Wing as well as the 1995 Michael Douglas film, The American President.

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Meet the Cast of Scandal: Then and Now (PHOTOS)

Over the past two seasons, fans have grown attached to the cast of Shonda Rhimes’ hit drama, Scandal. While we may love these characters and the actors who portray them, we feel like we’ve seen Olivia Pope’s crew in a few of our other favorite shows and movies. Click through to meet the cast of Scandal then and now!